Oportunidades
As oportunidades são dádivas de Deus que exigem sabedoria e prontidão. A Bíblia nos chama a aproveitar o tempo, agir com diligência e não desperdiçar os kairos divinos.
Aproveitando o tempo
Remindo o tempo, porque os dias são maus. O cristão é chamado a reconhecer e aproveitar cada oportunidade com sabedoria.
These are evil times, so make every minute count.
When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.
As long as it is day, we must do what the one who sent me wants me to do. When night comes, no one can work.
We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.
Prontidão e ação
Pregue a Palavra a tempo e fora de tempo. As oportunidades às vezes surgem inesperadamente e exigem decisão imediata.
to preach God’s message. Do it willingly, even if it isn’t the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient.
Peter said to them, "Turn to God and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
What are you waiting for? Get up! Be baptized, and wash away your sins by praying to the Lord."
I have tried hard to get our friend Apollos to visit you with the other followers. He doesn’t want to come just now, but he will come when he can.
God treated me with kindness. His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news.
They were glad to hear this, and they promised to pay him. So Judas started looking for a good chance to betray Jesus.
Get up the next morning at sunrise and rush out of your hiding places to attack the town. Gaal and his followers will come out to fight you, but you will easily defeat them.